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BF04 BHF

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 BHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 148,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 147,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 143,057 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be low approximately 2mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 136,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be low approximately 2mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 124,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 120,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,315 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled on out part of rim

Fail 28 Dec 2017 111,299 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled on out part of rim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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BF04 BHF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 87,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF04 BHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 BHF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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